China was viewed as a pariah state -- it was catastrophic, |
For the first time, I hear more and more Chinese say in open forums that they understand China will [become] more open, ... They recognize that eventually tight control will no longer be viable, but they want an orderly process. |
If they're helping defray his medical expenses, they're making sure he lives well past June, |
The government [claimed] this was turning into massive civil unrest, ... In fact, that was not the case. There was some turmoil, but these were peaceful demonstrations. |
They wonder if the authoritarian order may have facilitated economic growth, ... They realize that political stability made it easier to carry out reforms and attract foreign investment. |